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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Tariffs Caused $400 Million Hit to Canadian Railways in 2025

U.S. tariffs on commodities and the resulting uncertainty led to more than $550 million Canadian ($406 million) in forgone revenues last year at Canada鈥檚 two largest railroad operators.

January 30, 2026
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Illinois Judge Rules $243M of Transportation Funds Misspent

Judge聽Alison Conlon聽ordered Jan. 28 that Cook County鈥檚 use of $243 million in聽transportation tax revenues聽during the 2023 fiscal year violated the state constitution's Safe Roads Amendment.

January 30, 2026
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EPA Rejects CARB Plan to Test Out-of-State Truck Emissions

A California program that aimed to remotely measure the emissions output of out-of-state heavy-duty vehicles traveling on state roads has been officially halted by the Environmental Protection Agency.

January 30, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Issues License for Oil Companies to Operate in Venezuela

The Trump administration issued a general license expanding the ability of oil companies to operate in Venezuela, a significant step to ease sanctions under the new leadership in Caracas.

January 30, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

Funding Deadline at Risk Despite Shutdown Deal

The federal government is poised for a short shutdown with Congress unlikely to meet a midnight Jan. 30 deadline to clear a spending package through both legislative chambers.

January 30, 2026
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Trump Picks Kevin Warsh to Lead the Federal Reserve

Warsh, who served on the U.S. central bank鈥檚 Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011 and has previously advised Trump on economic policy, would succeed Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.

January 30, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Tennessee Weighs $1M Liability Tied to Undocumented Drivers

The bills would require law enforcement agencies to notify federal immigration agents when arresting an undocumented person operating a CMV in Tennessee.

January 29, 2026
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First Brands Founder Indicted on Fraud, Conspiracy Charges

Patrick and Edward James were each charged with nine counts, including continuing financial crimes enterprise, wire fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

January 29, 2026
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Shutdown Risk Puts $200M Truck Parking on Hold

A bill that would give a significant funding boost for projects aimed at expanding access to truck parking nationwide appears stuck in the Senate.

January 29, 2026
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US Trade Gap Widens From Smallest Since 2009 as Imports Rise

The goods and services trade gap nearly doubled from the prior month to $56.8 billion, Commerce Department data showed Jan. 29.聽The trade data has been prone to volatility related to trade policy.

January 29, 2026

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